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Show Empty Drives in Windows 7

by
Eric Geier
[Published on 4 Jan. 2012 / Last Updated on 29 March 2011]

By default empty drives are hidden, but you can easily show them.

For some odd reason Microsoft by default hides empty removable drives in Windows 7 on the Computer and Windows Explorer windows. This can cause confusion to users and IT staff. However, it’s an easy fix to get them to appear:

The Author — Eric Geier

Eric Geier (Dayton, Ohio) is a Freelance Tech Writer and Author specializing in computer networking.
He's also the Founder and Owner of NoWiresSecurity, which provides a hosted cloud-based RADIUS service to help businesses easily secure their Wi-Fi networks with the Enterprise (802.1X) mode of WPA/WPA2 security.
He’s also the Founder and Owner of On Spot Techs, which provides on-site computer and technology services.